Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the Telegu Wiki Mahotsavam held in Hyderabad earlier this year (in April 2013) due to personal and professional constraints even though Arjuna Rao called me twice and requested me to attend it. However, when he called again recently about a planned meetup in Bangalore, I willingly took up the initiative.

The Programme

An introduction was given to Telugu Wiki projects with practical examples. (Using, searching, editing, interaction and getting help)

Guests’ doubts were clarified by the Telugu Wikipedians Ravichandra, Arjuna and Sasi

Dr. Ramakrishna suggested that parallel to the Telugu Wikipedia development, Telugu should be encouraged to be used in administration. This should start with interactions with the officials and the organizations working towards it

Gudipati Narayana conveyed his view that Telugu Wikipedia can be used to increase the standards in Telugu teaching

Both the guests promised that they will do their bit in organizing the Wikipedia awareness events in the organizations know to them

A group photo of Telegu Wikipedians from the meetup held at CIS, Bangalore is seen below

It is decided that a Telugu Wiki Meet-Up will be held on second Saturday of every month in Bangalore for Telugu Wikipedians.

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